BILL NUMBER: ACR 177	CHAPTERED  09/18/00

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER   145
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   SEPTEMBER 18, 2000
	ADOPTED IN SENATE   AUGUST 28, 2000
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY   AUGUST 23, 2000
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY   AUGUST 14, 2000

INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member Honda

                        AUGUST 8, 2000

   Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 177--Relative to Confucius Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   ACR 177, Honda.  Confucius Day.
   This resolution would designate September 28, of each year as
Confucius Day, and on that day the state would recognize and honor
teachers for their dedication and hard work.




   WHEREAS, Confucius was a great sage, a great educator, and one of
the most influential and respected philosophers in world history; and

   WHEREAS, Confucian ideals have been a cornerstone for the
development of culture, society, government, and education in many
countries throughout history and the world; and
   WHEREAS, Confucius authored the Lun-yii, also known as the
Analects of Confucius, and a group of texts known as the "Five
Classics" which have guided many countries in the attainment of
social, economic, and education equity; and
   WHEREAS, The fundamental belief of Confucian ideology is
"humanity," a belief that people possess qualities, such as morality
and benevolence, which distinguish them from animals; and
   WHEREAS, Confucian philosophy advocates filial piety, loyalty, and
reciprocity, which are qualities that are universally honored; and
   WHEREAS, Confucius, as a teacher, believed people have integrity
and dignity and are equal and educable; and
   WHEREAS, Confucian teaching holds that there is abundant potential
in each student, that there are no class distinctions, and that by
nature all people are one and the same; and
   WHEREAS, Confucian philosophy promotes "open door" schools and
instruction that is both formal and informal; and
   WHEREAS, Confucian doctrine tells us that the interaction between
teacher and student is one of the most important relationships,
promoting mutual trust, honor, and respect; and
   WHEREAS, Confucian philosophy tells us that it is through the
teaching profession that our communities learn to communicate to
others the culture and values of their home and are in turn able to
learn of the cultures and values of other people in the world; now,
therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That September 28, the birthday of one of the
world's greatest teachers "Confucius," be designated each year as
Confucius Day; and be it further
   Resolved, That the state, on Confucius Day, recognizes and honors
teachers for their dedication and hard work; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a copy of
this resolution to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the
Secretary of State, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

